When Studying the Behaviors of Rats Subjected to Long-Term Stress

question 12

Multiple Choice

When studying the behaviors of rats subjected to long-term stress, Selye noticed all of the following physiological changes except:

• A)malfunctioning of the immune system.
• B)enlargement of the heart.
• C)development of ulcers.
• D)enlargement of the adrenal glands.
• E)changes to the thymus, spleen, and lymph nodes.

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Definitions:

Skin Senses

The sensory modalities including touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception that inform an individual about the external environment via the skin.

Expectations

Beliefs or anticipations about the way events, behaviors, or outcomes should happen, often influencing perceptions and behaviors.

Papillae

Small, nipple-like projections on the tongue where taste buds are located, involved in the sense of taste.

Taste Buds

Sensory organs on the tongue that are responsible for detecting and interpreting flavors in food.